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Junior colleagues who have shared many ups and downs with you.
When you graduate or retire, you’ll want to convey feelings like “thank you,” “good luck,” and “I’m here for you” to them, right? But it can be embarrassing to say it directly.
So in this article, we’ll introduce the perfect songs to give to your beloved juniors.
We’ve selected songs that can express gratitude and encouragement, as well as songs that let you feel the bond between you.
Choose the ones that match your relationship with your juniors and send them along!
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[Songs I Want to Dedicate to My Juniors] Heartfelt Thank-You and Cheer Songs (1–10)
this very momentLittle Glee Monster
One of the wonderful things about music is how it carries and delivers rising emotions through sound.
Little Glee Monster’s song “Ima Kono Shunkan o” (“This Very Moment”) is a perfect track to express heartfelt gratitude and encouragement, along with the beauty of music itself.
Known as the ending theme for the anime MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky, its lyrics—blending wistfulness and hope—leave a strong impression.
With new members joining, their harmonies have become even more beautiful and powerful, reaching listeners with greater impact.
Consider sending it as a supportive song to your juniors so your feelings can truly come through.
A bouquet for meAdo
This is a pep song overflowing with positive energy by Ado, who enjoys immense popularity as a vocalist.
Released in March 2025, many people likely recognize it as the song from Japan Coca-Cola’s Georgia commercial.
With the pop sound characteristic of HoneyWorks, who produced the track, and a message that affirms who you are and gives you the courage to move forward, it really resonates.
Also included on the album “Ado’s Best Album,” this song is perfect for cheering on those taking a step toward the future.
Whether you want to gently nudge someone who’s feeling a bit anxious, or sing it with a smile at a farewell gathering, it’s sure to convey warmth.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
“Sora mo Toberu Hazu,” released by Spitz in 1994, is perfect for conveying a subtle sense of gratitude to a junior colleague.
It’s also well-known for being the theme song of the drama “Hakusen Nagashi,” and is a classic whose poetic, emotive lyrics and refreshing melody capture listeners’ hearts.
With this song, you can express down-to-earth, unexaggerated thanks to a junior who has shared hardships with you.
Its message—that simply having met was enough—will surely give courage to a junior setting off into a new environment.
My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi
A song I’d like you to give to someone whose friendship goes beyond the senior–junior relationship is “Tomo yo ~Kono Saki mo Zutto~.” Released by Ketsumeishi in 2016, it was used as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.” Its rhythmic hip-hop beat strikes right at the heart.
Packed with messages of friendship, it will bring back memories of the days you spent together at work or school.
It’s a perfect number to play on a junior’s birthday or on celebratory occasions.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h., released in 2011 by ONE OK ROCK—one of Japan’s leading rock bands with a strong international following.
By the way, it’s pronounced “Chaos-myth”! With vocalist Taka’s overwhelming vocal power and the band’s cool sound, the lyrics—shaped by bonds forged through shared ups and downs—make it a perfect song to dedicate to friends and juniors.
How about using this track to express your gratitude to teammates from your club activities, or junior colleagues you’ve grown close to at work—those who shared the same moments with you?
Connect!Misaka Saki
“Tsunage!” was chosen as the fight song for the 98th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It was included on singer-songwriter Saki Misaka’s 2019 album “Every day, Every night.” Misaka gained attention through vocal contests and her activity on social media.
The song is characterized by a classical melody that unfolds with a grand, expansive atmosphere, gently embracing a range of emotions.
Her vocals carry a bittersweet warmth that conveys a heartfelt message.
It’s a song you’ll want to dedicate especially to juniors who have shared both the fun times and the hardships with you.
Kitearashi
A grand message song by Arashi that you’ll want to give to friends setting off on a new chapter.
Like a kite catching the wind and soaring high, it portrays the resolve to move forward despite uncertainty.
There’s a warmth in this song that gently watches over that figure and gives a soft push from behind.
The single “Kite,” released in 2020, was written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu as the “NHK 2020 Song.” It was also aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” making it beloved across generations.
Parting with friends is lonely, but the sentiment embedded in this work—“we’re connected no matter where we are”—will surely reach their hearts.
If everyone sings it together at a farewell party, it becomes the perfect cheer, powerfully supporting the future of the one setting out.